Description

Quaddick Picnic Shelter was once the site of Thompson's town farm, where elderly residents of the village spent their reflective years. Prior to that, it had been a fishing area of the Nipmuck Indians. Today, it is an ideal setting for picnics, with sprawling areas for field sports and opportunities for both swimming and ice skating, depending on the season.

Geography:

In 1866, the town of Thompson granted the right to flow what was then Kings Pond to a higher level, creating Quaddick Reservoir.à The reservoir was heavily used as a source of power and water, for processing textile materials in the plants in Killingly.à In 1951, Quaddick was designated a state park, after originally being developed as a Forestry recreation area.

Recreation:

Activities include boating, ice skating, field sports, picnicking, and swimming.

Facilities:

Park facilities include restrooms, a boat launch area, changing rooms, picnic shelters, and picnic tables.

Nearby Attractions:

Two nearby staete parks include Bigelow Hollow State Park and Mashamoquet Brook State Park.

Reservations must be made 7 Day(s) ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

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